1. Internships and Co-ops Carol Udoh Blake Washington

2. Why Intern or Co-op? Allows you to get practical work experience See the differences between school and work Makes it easier to get a full-time offer Allows you to expand/narrow your options Learn invaluable skills Presentation, time-management, leadership Make $$$ during the school year

3. Differences between internships & co-ops Internships Typically 10-13 weeks Advantages: you don’t have to take off during the school year, you only commit to one term at once Disadvantages: more competition to receive an internship than a co-op (most students look for internships), you have less time to learn about the company than with a co-op Co-ops Typically 3-6 months Advantages: you learn a lot about the company, you can rotate to different functions each term Disadvantages: you limit the amount of companies you can work for, you will push back your graduation because you must take off during the school year

4. How to get an internship or co-op Visit ECS (Engineering Career Services) Office in Hitchcock Hall http://career.eng.ohio-state.edu/index.php Development Workshops (Interviewing 101, Business Etiquette) Resume Review Networking Opportunities NSBE Company Social SHPE Symposium Conferences (NSBE, SHPE, WIE, etc.) Company Information Sessions USE MEP, Mentors, etc. for help